It seems like all the best spring break travel packages include air from New York or Los Angeles. But there are companies that specialize in moving sun-seekers out of the Midwest's prairie bluster and into warm, beachfront or saucy desert luster with affordable, easy packages.

If you look for one-stop shopping when planning a trip, vacation packages are the way to go. And the bonus is that you won't just save time, you'll save money, too. Tour companies, such as Pleasant Holidays and Classic Vacations reserve their air seats and hotel rooms in bulk, making their vacation packages hard to beat in cost. Travelers get to enjoy the savings while taking a private vacation that is often heaped with discounted amenities and value-added options.

It's simple math: warm climate + cheap hotels = an optimum spring break location. And every March and April, beach towns around the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico that fit the equation are flooded with students looking to let off some steam. If an alcohol-fueled fest isn't your idea of fun, here's where to go -- and where to avoid.